So, is seltzer as hydrating as regular water? Yes. Unequivocally, scientifically, and with a little bit of attitude—yes. The only time you’d get in trouble is if you’re chugging it after intense exercise and the carbonation makes you burp instead of hydrate. But burping is a form of celebration, so who cares?
In a world full of stress, inflation, and people who microwave fish in the office break room, you deserve the simple joy of a fizzy, cold drink. Go ahead. Crack open a can. Feel the bubbles dance on your tongue. And when someone tries to lecture you about the perils of seltzer hydration, just smile, clink your can against their boring glass of tap, and whisper, “Science says otherwise, Karen.”
